# The Band Wagon (1953)

> A fading movie star finds renewed purpose, romance, and artistic momentum when a chaotic Broadway project becomes a showcase for song and dance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/18084

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Director: Vincente Minnelli
- Cast: Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse, Oscar Levant, Nanette Fabray, Jack Buchanan, James Mitchell, Robert Gist, Ava Gardner
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0045537/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, buoyant, romantic, classic movie night, musical marathon

## Synopsis

A washed-up star finds new life in a chaotic Broadway production filled with unexpected romance.

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